89th And Broke

I'm a young professional living in Astoria (formerly of Williamsburg, the UES and Murray Hill - I move a lot!). I'm always looking for something fun to do or the best place to grab a drink and dinner at an affordable price around the city.
Have a suggestion? Email me at Laura AT 89thandbroke DOT com.

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Let me preface this post by saying I’ve had Indian four times in my entire life – twice in London on the infamous Brick Lane, and twice here in NYC. Â When I got invited to Tandoor Oven on the Upper East Side on 83rd between Lexington and 3rd, I was excited to expand my […]

Enjoy $40 worth of mussels from the Mussel Pot for only $19. Spend $13 and get $26 worth of food and drink at Bun Soho. Try the French restaurant Serge with a $12 for $30 voucher. If you’re in the mood for Spanish food, check out Spanish Taverna with a $12 for $30 […]

Yesterday Laura tweeted about the free food offered at the new Indian fusion fast-food chain Hot Clay on Maiden Lane. Â According to Midtown Lunch, there will also be half-off food available today and tomorrow between the hours of 11 am – 2 pm and 5 pm – 8 pm in honor of its soft […]

Caryn tried Tabla’s Bread Bar a few years ago, and really enjoyed it. Â Sadly, Tabla will be shutting its doors on December 30, and if you’d like to wish the restaurant and its patio a proper goodbye, swing by tonight from 5-7 pm for an Indian Summer party. Â According to the Facebook page and […]

Today marks the beginning of a special kind of Restaurant Week – LUCKYRICE, sponsored byÂ the LUCKYRICE Culinary Council.Â From May 3 – 9th, you can check out some Asian restaurants (and some “not-so-Asian” restaurants, according to the site) to sample some Asian-inspired dishes at a reduced price. The prices really range, so you’ll have to […]

8coupons.com is bringing you a new OCHO LOCO! deal with Indus Express. For only 8 centsâ€¦thatâ€™s right, 8 penniesâ€¦you can try Indus Expressâ€™ Chaat (normally $5). So what is chaat? Itâ€™s a â€œflavorful Indian appetizer/snack that is easy to eat and comes in a wide array of varieties (e.g., vegetable […]

After a fun, work-approved outdoor excursion to Madison Square Park last Friday, a few of us decided to stop by Tabla‘s street cart for lunch. On paper this sounds like a great idea – a fantastic restaurant offering its food at the street cart level for a quick lunch – but unfortunately it doesn’t […]